SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAR BAR BLACK SHEEP.

EAT. 81/100

1415 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 20, 2015 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DOOR THRESHOLD BOTTOM AT ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WALL/FLOOR COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN HOLES, GAPS, RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BOX FOOD FREEZER COVERING THE RAW WOODEN BEAMS. OPEN/UNCOVERED WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE SEALED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

APR 22
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN GASKETS IN PREP REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters and beverage dispenser holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained on premises. Instruted to detail clean floor behind equipment and cover open floor drains in basement.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

JUL 18
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and evidence of live insect activity. Found both front doors with 1/4 inche gap across bottom and observed 15 plus live gnats in bar area around beverage dispenser. Instructed to repair and rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry and must remove all live insect activity from premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters and beverage dispenser holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained on premises. Instruted to detail clean floor behind equipment and cover open floor drains in basement.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

AUG 28
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: The manual can opener and housing attached,tops and sides of hot cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,kitchen coolers,interior bins of bar require a detail cleaning also fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and elevate articles 6" off floor for easier cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Employee toilet room door must be self closing.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Mechanical ventilation inside the employee toilet room is not working.

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AUG 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and 3 working sink stoppers are needed for the 3 comp sink kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

The manual can opener and housing attached,tops and sides of hot cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,kitchen coolers,interior bins of bar require a detail cleaning also fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and elevate articles 6" off floor for easier cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee toilet room door must be self closing.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Mechanical ventilation inside the employee toilet room is not working.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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